Accounts Payable Clerk
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8:30am-5pm with an unpaid 1-hour lunch break).
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
Benefits: Pension scheme, life insurance cover, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Location: Office-based role in Northamptonshire, NN14 2RR.
Start Date: As soon as reasonably practicable.
Our client is a prestigious world‑leading shoe manufacturer and retailer with export markets worldwide and an expanding e‑commerce site. The company operates from its factory in Desborough, Northamptonshire. They are seeking a diligent and detail‑oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Set up new supplier accounts and manage existing details in the accounting system.
* Collect, log, and check invoices for accuracy.
* Secure internal approvals, allocate transactions to correct cost centres and VAT codes.
* Prepare and execute regular payment runs, ensuring all payments are authorised and properly documented.
* Reconcile purchase ledger entries against cash book and investigate discrepancies.
* Carry out manual bank account checks for new/changed supplier accounts following set procedures and before setting up on the accounting system.
* Monitor utility invoices and variable costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts.
* Prepare accurate accruals and participate in quarterly VAT return submissions.
* Keep well‑organised records, including filing, and assist with the annual external audit process.
* Provide occasional support to the office team, including answering phones as needed.
Person Specification
* Previous demonstrable experience in a purchase / sales ledger or relevant accounting role.
* High accuracy and numeracy skills with an analytical approach.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Strong organisational abilities and deadline management.
* Ability to work well with staff at all levels with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and business ethics.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for visa sponsorship or funded relocation.
Application Process
If this sounds like the next role for you, please apply with your CV and a cover letter, indicating your current remuneration and explaining your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 26th December 2025
Interview dates: From w/c 8th December 2025 onwards.
Start date: As soon as reasonably practicable.
The organisation reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint prior to the closing date depending on the calibre of applications received. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of our closing date, you may assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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